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Student Life
Intramural Sports and Activities
The intramural program at Saint Mary’s is an important element of student life and offers every student
the chance to participate. Its goal is “an activity for everyone and everyone in an activity.” Intramural
sports provide healthful exercise, promote leisure education, enrich social competence, develop group
loyalty and promote higher academic achievement. It is hoped that the Saint Mary’s community will
take advantage of the many opportunities available, including competition in basketball, softball,
hockey, flag football and volleyball along with various non-competitive activities.
The game room is run by the office of intramurals and offers a variety of games such as foosball,
billiards, ping pong, air hockey and bubble hockey. Game room equipment may be checked out with
a Saint Mary’s University I.D. card. Also available in the game room is a 50-inch plasma television and
comfortable lounge furniture.
Special Events
The ingenuity of the students and the energy of organizations and classes result in a series of special
events throughout the year which add variety and interest to the regular campus calendar. Variety
shows, such as the annual Blue Angel and Gaslight, and special activities such as Cardinal Days, the
Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance, International Showcase, and Family Weekend augment the professional
entertainment sponsored by the student activities committee. The vigor of the social and cultural life on
campus is directly proportionate to the involvement of the students, faculty and staff in these activities.
New Student Orientation
All new students participate in a one-day orientation in summer. When they arrive on campus in the
fall they participate in activities during move-in weekend and Week One. Students living on campus
also participate in activities in the residence halls. The activities are designed to ease the transition to
university life.
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